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Become a Firefighter, EMT, or Paramedic

Below are various resources to help you get started on your journey to a rewarding career. For opportunities geographically specific be sure to visit that states (or countries) firefighter or EMS associations. Missing something or want to see other resources? Let us know. 
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Career Assistance

Aspiring Firefighters: Resources for aspiring firefighters.
Becoming a Firefighter: Resources for a career in the Canadian fire service.
Black Chief Officers Committee: Networking organization for Black Chief officers in emergency services.
Carl Homes Executive Development Institute: Courses designed to prepare future African American fire service members for leadership.
Fire Quiz: Study guides and practice exams for fire service careers.
Fire Science Schools: Resources for pursuing a career in the fire service.
FireCareers: Resources for a career in the fire service.
Firefighter Insider: Blog on fire service issues.
Firefighter Medic: Resources for aspiring firefighters, paramedics, or EMT's.
FirefighterNow: Various posts on how to become a firefighter in individual states.
Firefighters ABC's: Diversity recruitment organization for the fire service.
Firefighters Bookstore: Bookstore specializing in firefighting content.
Future Firefighters: Nonprofit organization that supports potential firefighters.
How to Become a Firefighter in US: Resources for a career in the fire service.
National Testing Network: CPAT Overview: Overview of the candidate physical abilities test required for the hiring in many fire departments.
STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service): Fire science student resources, scholarships, and support services.
STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service): Resources for where to earn a fire science degree online.
The 5ft Firefighter: Resources on attaining a wildland fire career.
Troops to Firefighters: Resources to help troops and veterans transition into a career in the fire service.
UK Fire Service Resources (UK): Resources for UK firefighters.
Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program: Program for wildland fire apprenticeship.

Education

Fire Science Degree Schools: Information about career options in Fire Science.
FireScience.org: Resource for careers in fire science.
Online Fire Science Degree: Resources to start or advance a career in fire science.

Job Postings

Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Working Group: Association for aviation firefighters and industry experts.
Be a Firefighter (UK): Application site for a career in the UK fire service.
Daily Dispatch: Fire and EMS news.
Department of Interior: Fire Integrated Recruitment Employment Systems: Recruitment system that allows you to apply for temporary fire positions.
Fire Engineering: Training and educational information for Fire and EMS personnel.
Fire Service Recruit Center: Resources for the recruitment and career advancement of African Americans in the fire service.
FireRescue1: Training and educational information for Fire and Rescue personnel.
FRAMES: Provide information and technology within wildland fire research and management.
International Association of Arson Investigators: Association of Arson Investigators.
International Association of Black Professional Firefighters: Association for Black fire personnel.
International Association of Fire Chiefs: Association for Fire personnel.
Makemeafirefighter.org: Resources for volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel.
National Association of Hispanic Firefighters: Association for Hispanic fire personnel.
National Testing Network: Job Openings: Job openings for public safety positions.
U.S. Forest Service: Assistance for jobs in wildland fire.
Women in Fire: Networking and communication for fire service women.

News & More

BLS: Ocupational Outlook Handbook: Career outlook for firefighters.
FirefighterNOW: Blog on fire service issues.
Firehouse: Training and educational information for Fire and Rescue personnel.
National Park Service: Wildland Fire: Types of Jobs: Job descriptions for wildland fire.
O*Net: Career outlook for firefighters.
WildfireX: Online community for Wildland firefighting.

Test Practice

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Test-Guide
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Test-Guide
Reading Comprehension
LA County HR
Table Interpretation
Varsity Tutors

EMS

*We're still in the process of building out or EMS resources. Keep checking back. 

Career Assistance

EMT Training Station: EMT and paramedic training resources.
Paramedic Training Spot:
 EMS/Paramedic career resources.
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